'Coolie Review': Will Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj's pan-India cinematic storm emerge as Kollywood's first 1000 crore grosser?

Time of India

16 hours ago

The film 'Coolie' starring Superstar
has been creating excitement among fans ever since its announcement. Since it is a film that will see director
and Rajinikanth's first collaboration, fans have been raising expectations for the film right from the start through various fantasies, posters, and discussions on social media.
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With 'vintage' Rajini-style, terrifying action, sharp dialogues, and unique storytellers, each update has increased the fans' interest manifold. Whenever the movie announcement video, the posters, and stills were released, fans proudly proclaim, "This is Rajini's grand comeback."
All-star cast elevates the film's pan-India appeal
One of the main highlights of the film 'Coolie' is the inclusion of leading stars from various fields of Indian cinema. Nagarjuna Akkineni from Telugu cinema, Soubin Shahir from Malayalam, Kannada cinema's powerhouse Upendra, Tamil film industry's prestigious actor Sathyaraj, and Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan have acted brilliantly in this film.
Additionally, popular actresses like Shruti Haasan and Pooja Hegde have appeared in important roles that are relevant to the story, adding further color to the grandeur of the film. The film has been shaped as a pan-India celebration, bringing fans from many walks of life to theaters.
Anirudh's music sets the stage on fire
Another highlight of the film is Anirudh Ravichander's music. The beats that make everyone from young fans to Rajinikanth fans dance, the power-packed soundtrack, and the excitement in the songs have already become a hit.
Ever since the film's song teasers were released, fans have been flooding social media with memes, reels, and cover songs. In particular, the intense BGM that Anirudh has given to Rajinikanth's entry is sure to explode like lightning in theaters, accompanied by the roar of fans.
Thrilling trailer teases LCU connection
The trailer revealed some interesting details about the story and key features of the film 'Coolie'. Rajinikanth shines once again in his signature character with punch dialogues, attractive style, and intense action scenes.
Kanagaraj's signature fast-paced screenplay will keep the audience on the edge of their seats with multiple twists and suspense.
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Some scenes in the trailer reveal clues related to the 'Lokesh Cinematic Universe' (LCU), which has created additional curiosity among fans.
Record-breaking hype ahead of August 14 release
With a grand release scheduled on August 14, 'Coolie' ticket bookings are going on at a record pace even before the film's release. 'Housefull' signs are being hung in many theatres, not only pan-India but also abroad. There is a high chance of setting a new record on the first day of collection. It is sure to become a theatrical celebration not only for Rajini fans but for fans from all walks of life. 'Coolie', which is reportedly produced on a budget of around Rs 400 crore, is expected to become the biggest hit of the year within the first week of its box office run, and the film is anticipated to be Kollywood's first 1000 crore grosser.